Senior Engineer - Safety and Environmental (Safety)

ZipRecruiter; Lutterworth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Senior Product Safety Engineer to develop and maintain the Project Product Safety Management System. This role involves ensuring product safety and compliance, supporting the delivery of training, and managing safety documentation. The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree and experience in safety management, with opportunities for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Relocation support packages

Qualifications

• Essential: STEM Degree or equivalent.
• Awareness of environmental challenges.
• Desirable: Knowledge of submarine lifecycle phases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Safety Management System.
• Support Project Safety Management Plans and Hazard Log.
• Conduct Product Safety hazard and risk assessments.

Skills

Technical data interpretation

Awareness of environmental challenges

Education

STEM Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Product Safety Engineer

Location: Coventry – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

1. Develop, implement and maintain the Safety Management System
2. Support the production of Project Safety Management Plans
3. Undertake Product Safety hazard and risk identification, management and assessment activities
4. Support construction of the Project Product Safety Case including Safety Case Reports
5. Support administration and management of the Project Hazard Log
6. Support the delivery of training to the Product Safety and Environmental domains and the wider BAE Systems community
7. Produce, present and articulate clear and logical technical safety arguments
8. Complete peer reviews, checking, verification and assurance tasks to demonstrate the adequacy and robustness of the Project Safety Case and supporting documentation

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics (STEM) Degree or equivalent
• Awareness of the challenges posed by the environment that the product will be exposed to

Desirable:

• Awareness of design, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing submarine lifecycle phases
• Ability to interpret technical data

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, a wide range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits—including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Integrated Combat Systems Team:

As a Product Safety Engineer, you will support the Engineering Delivery Manager in developing, delivering, and maintaining the Project Product Safety Management System and Product Safety Case to ensure products are safe to own and legal to operate.

Additional information:

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you can make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values integrity, merit, and diversity, empowering you to fulfill your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and accommodate special needs during our recruitment process.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit your eligibility based on factors like nationality, previous citizenship, or place of birth. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting levels may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK.

Closing Date: 30th May 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early if interested.

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